• ISC Research (https://iscresearch.com/)
• LYIS (https://leadingyourinternationalschool.com/)
• COBIS (https://www.cobis.org.uk/)
• BSME (https://www.bsme.org.uk/)
• FOBISIA (https://www.fobisia.org/)
• HMC (https://www.hmc.org.uk/)
• CIS (https://www.cois.org/)
• IB (https://www.ibo.org/)
• TeachMiddleEast (https://teachmiddleeastmag.com/)

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How can schools improve student wellbeing and inclusivity? In this episode of the Educator’s Corner podcast, I am joined by Matthew Savage, an educational consultant and creator of the "Mona Lisa Effect," to explore this question. Matthew shares: - The importance of data in measuring what truly matters in education.- How leaders can create a more supportive and inclusive learning environment.- Simple strategies for winning over educators who find data intimidating.- How kind, warm, street, and slow data fit into the broader context of education. This compelling conversation offers a unique perspective on how data can help us improve student wellbeing and ensure every child feels seen, heard, known, and belongs without exception. About our guest Matthew Savage is an educational consultant who has worked with some of the world's leading international schools. Matthew is known for his work on the "Mona Lisa Effect," a project that helps schools use data to improve student wellbeing and inclusivity in education.

Resources

• Matthews website: https://monalisaeffect.me/who-i-am/
• Norah Bateson Warm Data (have a read of this article in particular)
• Shane Safir and Jamila Dugan's Street Data (Jennifer Gonzalez offers a deep dive into this here), 
• Tim Logan's 'Future Learning Design' podcast
• Cathy O'Neill's Weapons of Math Destruction 
• Caroline Criado Perez's Invisible Women 
• Steve Camden https://www.bearstories.org/poems
• Carl Honore   ‘In Praise of Slow’ 

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The global teacher shortage is hitting UK schools particularly hard. According to a recent Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report, 46% of secondary schools had at least one vacant position in the last academic year. British international schools are also struggling to recruit specialist secondary teachers.So, how can we solve the teacher shortage? Can innovation save us?In Part 2 of the Global Teacher Recruitment Crisis series, Mark Steed and I discuss some of the more innovative solutions to recruiting and retaining talented educators. We explore:- Key aspects to include in a school employment strategy- How remote tutoring could solve teacher shortages- How online schools are reimagining education in the UK and beyond- Whether hybrid schooling is the future of secondary schoolingJoin us as we explore ways to fix the global teacher shortage and turn this challenge into an opportunity for innovation.How is the global teacher recruitment crisis affecting your school, and how are you responding to it?About our guestMark Steed is the Director and Consultant at Steed Education, which specialises in educational consultancy support for Schools Groups, U.K. independent schools, and English-speaking international schools. Read more about Mark here.

Resources

• John Howson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-howson-21093129/
• Schoolsweek: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-on-track-to-miss-teacher-recruitment-targets-again/
• COBIS Teacher Supply Report 2022:  https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1651160654/cobis/fxtlopinmbyhwzixnnry/COBISTeacherSupplyReport2022.pdf
• Kai’s article in School Management Plus: https://www.schoolmanagementplus.com/bursars-finance/how-innovation-could-save-us-from-the-global-teacher-shortage/
• SteedEducation website: https://www.steededucation.com/blog1/why-hybrid-schools-are-the-future-of-secondary-schooling

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Team Coaching: What It Is, What It Is Not, and How It Can Combat Burnout

In Episode 7 of the Educator's Corner podcast, Linda Berlot discusses team coaching with host Kai Vacher, highlighting its transformative impact and role as an antidote for burnout.

Key Points:

• Understanding the essence of team coaching and its distinction from 1:1 coaching.

Resources:

• Article: "We all doubted team coaching at first" - A firsthand account of team coaching's impact on rediscovering shared purpose and direction.
  

Contact for CRRGlobal’s ORSC coach training program: [email protected]

Join industry trailblazer and thought leader Mark Steed and me as we delve into one of the most pressing challenges facing international education today: the teacher recruitment crisis. The global teacher shortage is often likened to a "grey rhino", an imminent threat that has been looming for several years but is now poised to strike with devastating impact. Throughout this episode, we examine the current state of teacher recruitment crises across educational systems and schools worldwide. We analyse:- Why we’re facing a global teacher recruitment crisis- The implications of teacher shortages on our students' education- Existing efforts by governments and organisations to combat the crisis- International school leaders’ approaches to recruiting and retaining high-quality educators- Innovative practices and initiatives that could attract new talent to the teaching professionThis insightful conversation offers a unique insight into the global teacher recruitment crisis and ways we can turn this challenge into an opportunity for growth and improvement within international schools.About our guestMark Steed is the Director and Consultant at Steed Education, which specialises in educational consultancy support for Schools Groups, U.K. independent schools, and English-speaking international schools. Read more about Mark here.Resources

• Kai’s article in School Management Plus
• SteedEducation website
• Mark’s letter to The Times, 29 May 2023
• Russel Speirs podcast with Kai on School Management Plus
• COBIS reports on teacher supply crisis
• "Black swans, gray rhinos, and silver linings" McKinsey & Company

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Some educators think coaching is fluffy, ineffective and impractical. Yet, research says otherwise. According to the International Coaching Federation, organisations that create coaching cultures are more likely to recruit and retain high-performing staff and increase employee engagement. That’s why today’s guest, Nicholas McKie, believes that schools could benefit from embracing a coaching culture. As an International Executive Coach with over 20 years of experience in educational leadership, Nicholas joins us to explore the benefits of coaching in schools. He shares: - The key differences between coaching, teaching and mentoring - How schools can start to build a coaching culture and what changes to expect- Why coaching cultures lead to better conversations, better thinking and better outcomes in schools- How we can skillfully navigate difficult conversations with colleagues, parents and students- How chatbots impact our capacity for scaling up and enhancing coachingJoin us as we get curious about these topics and learn from Nicholas McKie's wealth of experience in the field.About our guest Nicholas McKie is the Director of the coaching and leadership development company, Persyou. He is an accomplished International Executive Coach with over 20 years of experience in international educational leadership. He is also the author of the insightful book, "How to Create a Coaching Culture in Your School."

Resources

• Amazon link to Nicholas Mckie’s book: All Ways Coaching
• Nicholas McKie’s LinkedIn Profile
• Amazon link to Nancy Cline’s book: Time to think

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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Educator's Corner podcast. In this solo episode I offer a summary of what I’ve been learning since the first ‘Educators Corner’ Podcast at the start of this term back in September.

I’ll do this by sharing our AI strategy at British School Muscat and British School Salalah for the rest of the academic year.

In the podcast I reference ‘The Coming Wave’ by Mustafa Suleyman.

You might also like to listen to Mustafa Suleyman in conversation with Steven Bartlett on Diary of a CEO discussing key points from the book.

Please offer your thoughts, suggestions and practical tips via my Linkedin profile on how we start to tackle the 21 Century's greatest challenge in our schools and the wider education sector.

Do the benefits of using AI in schools outweigh the risks? What guardrails should we put in place to ensure we’re using AI responsibly?In this episode of the Educator’s Corner podcast, Kai explores these questions with Phillipa Wraithmell, Assistant Principal at Rashid and Latifa School, Dubai, and author of The Digital Ecosystem. They discuss:- How leaders can support their colleagues and students to use AI safely and responsibly- A crucial piece of documentation to safeguard our students and our communities - How our policies can evolve to allow AI to empower learning ethically#AI #ReimaginingEducation #Innovation #DigitalSafeguarding #DigitalGovernance About Our GuestPhilippa Wraithmell is an award-winning educator, author and Apple Distinguished Educator. As the founder of EdRuption, Philippa helps schools implement sustainable, ethical digital strategies that empower learning. Her book, ‘The Digital Ecosystem,’ explains how to build a digital vision and build digital governance that supports the safe, responsible use of technologies such as AI.

Resources

• The Digital Ecosystem - Philippa Wraithmell (2021)
• The Future of AI in Education (August 2023)
• International School Geneva/Ecolint Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy (September 2023)

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Since the launch of ChatGPT, schools and teachers everywhere have been pondering how, when and even whether to use AI in the classroom. Is it safe to use with students? Should we encourage or punish the use of generative AI tools? And will this technology replace teachers?In this episode of The Educator’s Corner podcast, Kai is joined by educational pioneer and keynote speaker Dan Fitzpatrick, also known as The AIEducator. Through practical examples, storytelling and his Geordie humour, Dan shares responsible ways teachers and students can use AI in the classroom to support rather than replace learning. They discuss: - Practical tools teachers can use, both in and out of the classroom- How teachers and students can use AI responsibly and ethically - Why schools should start teaching AI literacy sooner rather than later - The wider implications of AI for schools and the education system This is the second episode in an Educator's Corner ‘AI in education’ mini series where we explore the impact of AI on leadership, learning, our students, our colleagues and our communities. About Our GuestDan Fitzpatrick is an AI expert, education strategist and author best known for his pioneering role in helping educational institutions understand and embrace AI. Dan’s acclaimed book, The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education, imparts invaluable insights and strategies for harnessing AI in education. He is a prominent contributor in the media on all things AI and education, having recently been featured in Time Magazine and on CNN, Good Morning Britain, BBC Radio 4 and ITV News.Dan’s former roles include serving as Director for Digital Strategy at Education Partnership North East and as a senior leader at a secondary school.

Resources

• Main website - https://theaieducator.io
• AI tool website - https://aieducator.tools
• Book - https://a.co/d/anwYslc

• 𝕏: @theaieducatorX
• LinkedIn: TheAIEducator

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I’m delighted to share with you the first episode of the ‘Educator’s Corner’ podcast: the show that brings you conversations with educators from all over the world; conversations where we stay curious for a little longer about the issues, challenges and opportunities which we are facing in our schools and our communities.

This week on the Educator’s Corner podcast, I’ll be discussing leadership, sustainability and artificial intelligence with our first EC podcast guest Catherine Place from Jubilee Park Primary School in Newport, South Wales. 

This is the first episode in an  ‘AI in education’ mini series where we will be exploring the impact of  AI on leadership, learning, our students, our colleagues and our communities.

Resources: 

● Air Quality Project
If you would like to know more about the Air Quality project discussed by Cat Place in the podcast please contact Ian Phillips: [email protected]

● Digital Strategy Summary
(Thanks to Cat Place, Jubilee Park Primary School)

● Student Online Safety Questionnaire
(Thanks to Kelly Price, Jubilee Park Primary School)

● ‘Artificial intelligence and school leadership: challenges, opportunities and implications'
Michael Fullan, Cecilia Azorin, Alma Harris and Michelle Jones